Phobia

A band on a mission to show that not all is sunny and bright in its native Orange County, California (or anywhere else on the planet, for that matter), Phobia are a grindcore/crust-punk outfit founded in 1990 by vocalist Shane McLachlan (who also picks up guitars, bass, and drums, as needed in the studio), guitarists Bruce Reeves and Zach Southall, and drummer Marco Soriano -- the first of many lineups. Still, personnel turnover never affected Phobia's relentless touring and recording schedules, which have seen them crisscross the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere, and have included...